HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-26; City Council; MinutesCITY COUNCIL
June 26, 2018, 6 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
ROLL CALL: M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher C. Schumacher, M. Packard.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: Mayor Hall announced Council is serving as the
Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board of Directors on Consent Calendar Item Nos. 16 and 17.
INVOCATION: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 10, 2018.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 8, 2018.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 8, 2018.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held May 21, 2018.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to approve
the minutes as presented. Motion carried, 5/0.
PRESENTATION:
Presentation in recognition of donation from the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts in support of the
2018 TGIF Concert Series.
Mayor Hall introduced Cultural Arts Manager Richard Schultz to give an overview of the donation.
Mr. Schultz introduced President of the Friends of the Arts Brenda Beckett to present the
donation.
Proclamation in recognition of Planning Commissioner Kerry Siekmann.
Council Member M. Schumacher presented a Proclamation to former Planning Commissioner
Kerry Siekmann in recognition of her service on the Planning Commission.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Becky Baird expressed concerns relating to the separation of immigrant children from their
parents.
Fred Reale expressed concerns relating to how cyclists are treated in the City of Carlsbad.
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Michael Shannon requested that speed cushions be installed on his road and signage on
Chinquipin indicating that the road narrows.
Debbie Bodine also requested speed cushions be installed on Harbor Drive.
Pierre Coshet Weinandt expressed concerns relating to the resolution the Council adopted relating
to the California Values Act.
Neil Turner expressed concerns relating to a nuisance complaint received by the Camino Hills HOA.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher, to
approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 through 10, 12, 13 and 15 through 17. Motion carried,
5/0.
1. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS -Acceptance of report on City Investments as of May 31,
2018. (Staff contact: Nancy Sullivan, Administrative Services)
2. APPROVAL OF CTBID ANNUAL REPORT-Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-102 approving the
Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District (CTBID) Annual Report, and continuing the
CTBID programs and assessments for fiscal year 2018-19. (Contact: Cheryl Gerhardt,
Administrative Services)
3. APPROVAL OF CGLBID ANNUAL REPORT -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-103 approving
the Carlsbad Golf Lodging Business Improvement District (CGLBID) Annual Report, and
continuing the CGLBID programs and assessments for fiscal year 2018-19. (Contact: Cheryl
Gerhardt, Administrative Services)
4. FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 SPECIAL TAX FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 -Adoption
of Resolution No. 2018-104 establishing the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Special Tax for Community
Facilities District No. 1. (Staff contact: Aaron Beanan, Administrative Services)
5. AMENDMENT TO MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PLAN -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-
105 approving revisions to the Management Compensation and Benefits Plan and the
Carlsbad Municipal Code and appropriating $55,000 in additional funds. (Staff Contact: Julie
Clark, Administrative Services)
6. NEW AND REVISED JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENT TO CCEA SALARY SCHEDULE -
Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-106 approving a new job classification, revising a current
job classification, and amending the Carlsbad City Employees' Association Salary Schedule.
(Staff Contact: Drew Cook, Administrative Services)
7. AUTHORIZE RENEWAL OF EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2018-107 authorizing renewal of the City's Excess Insurance for Workers'
Compensation. (Staff contact: Donna Hernandez, Administrative Services)
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8. APPROVE PURCHASE OF EXCESS LIABILITY COVERAGE -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-108
authorizing the purchase of $25 million of Excess Liability Coverage through County
Supervisors Association of California D.B.A. California State Association of Counties Excess
Insurance Authority (CSAC EIA) for fiscal year 2018-2019 in an amount not to exceed
$418,000.00. (Staff contact: Ed Garbo, Administrative Services)
9. APPROVE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE -Adoption of Resolution No.
2018-109 authorizing the purchase of $1 billion of Property Insurance Coverage through
Alliant Insurance Services lnc.'s Alliant Property Insurance Program (APIP) for fiscal year 2018-
2019 in an amount not to exceed $185,843.78. (Staff contact: Ed Garbo, Administrative
Services)
10. NOVEMBER 61 2018 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-110
calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 6,
2018, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State
of California relating to charter cities; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-111 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of
San Diego consolidate the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Carlsbad on
Tuesday, November 6, 2018, with the Statewide General Election to be held on that date
pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code; and
Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-112 approving regulations for candidates for elective office
pertaining to Candidates' Statements submitted to the voters at the General Municipal
Election to be held in the City of Carlsbad on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (Staff contact:
Sheila Cobian, City Clerk Department)
This item was pulled for discussion.
11. AGREEMENT WITH INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR HIRING CENTER -Adoption of a
Resolution awarding a professional services agreement to Interfaith Community Services to
provide professional day-to-day operational management of the City of Carlsbad's Hiring
Center in an amount not to exceed $204,217. (Staff contact: Courtney Pene, Community &
Economic Development)
12. APPROVE PURCHASE OF 19 REPLACEMENT MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2018-114 authorizing the replacement of 19 new Mobile Data Computers
(MDC's) from CDCE, Inc. (Staff contact: Mike Davis, Fire Department)
13. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-115 authorizing the
acceptance of a $25,000 donation from the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts. (Staff contact:
Richard Schultz, Library & Cultural Arts)
This item was pulled for discussion.
14. AUTHORIZE EXPANDING SCOPE OF PARKS AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITY GRANT
PROGRAM -Adoption of a Resolution authorizing expanding the scope of the City of Carlsbad
Parks and Recreation Opportunity Grant Scholarship Program to include Carlsbad residents
of all ages and increase the maximum grant amount to $300 per person per year. (Staff
contact: Bonnie Elliott, Parks & Recreation)
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15. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR AVIARA & POINSETTIA PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS -
Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-117 awarding a construction contract to Los Angeles
Engineering, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $6,766,000, appropriating $939,475 in
additional funds, and authorizing execution of an amendment to a Professional Services
Agreement with Schmidt Design Group for a two-year term extension, all for the Aviara
Community Park -PH. II and Poinsettia Community Park -PH. Ill Construction Projects (CIP
Nos. 4604 and 4605). (Staff contact: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation)
16. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH RANCHO COSTERA, LLC FOR RECYCLED WATER
IMPROVEMENTS Adoption of CMWD Resolution No. 1597 authorizing execution of a
Reimbursement Agreement with Rancho Costera, LLC for an amount not to exceed $514,009
for recycled water improvements within El Camino Real, Carlsbad Tract CT 13-03, Project No.
5208-C. (Staff contact: Lindsey Stephenson, Public Works)
17. APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT FOR RECYCLED
WATER PHASE Ill PIPELINE EXPANSION SEGMENT 5-Adoption of CMWD Resolution No. 1598
authorizing execution of a License Agreement with North County Transit District for the
Recycled Water Phase Ill Pipeline Expansion Segment 5, Project No. 5208-B. (Staff contact:
Lindsay Leahy, Public Works)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION:
This item was pulled for discussion.
11. AGREEMENT WITH INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR HIRING CENTER -Adoption of
Resolution No. 2018-113 awarding a professional services agreement to Interfaith
Community Services to provide professional day-to-day operational management of the City
of Carlsbad's Hiring Center in an amount not to exceed $204,217. (Staff contact: Courtney
Pene, Community & Economic Development)
Greg Ag/ea expressed his appreciation to Council for their consideration of funding the Hiring
Center.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher,
to adopt Resolution No. 2018-113. Motion carried, 5/0.
This item was pulled for discussion.
14. AUTHORIZE EXPANDING SCOPE OF PARKS AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITY GRANT
PROGRAM -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-116 authorizing expanding the scope of the
City of Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Opportunity Grant Scholarship Program to include
Carlsbad residents of all ages and increase the maximum grant amount to $300 per person
per year. (Staff contact: Bonnie Elliott, Parks & Recreation)
Council Member C. Schumacher thanked staff for making the grant program available to all
ages rather than just for youth in the community.
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ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher,
to adopt Resolution No. 2018-116. Motion carried, 5/0.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
18. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. CS-332 TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY -
Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-332 adding Chapter 11.46 (Temporary Restrictions on Public
Property) to Title 11 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to authorize temporary restrictions
during certain events where it is reasonably anticipated that conflict or non-peaceful
behavior may occur. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Clerk Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Ordinance.
Glenn Bernard expressed concerns relating to meeting decorum.
City Attorney Celia Brewer titled the Ordinance.
Council Member C. Schumacher expressed concerns relating to the anti-mask portion of the
ordinance due to 14th Amendment rights.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher,
to adopt Ordinance No. CS-332. Motion carried, 4/1 (C. Schumacher-No).
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
19. ADOPTION OF ARTS & CULTURE PLAN -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-118 approving the
Arts & Culture Master Plan. (Staff contact: Richard Schultz, Library & Cultural Arts)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Cultural Arts Manager Richard Schultz presented the report and reviewed a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
John Lucas, Trustee and Secretary with Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation, spoke in support
of the Plan.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, seconded by Council Member M. Schumacher,
to adopt Resolution No. 2018-118. Motion carried, 5/0.
20. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPOINTMENT -Adoption of Resolution No. 2018-119
appointing Art Larson to the Library Board of Trustees. (Staff contact: Tammy McMinn, City
Clerk Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
ACTION: Motion by Mayor Hall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Blackburn, to adopt 2018-119.
Motion carried, 5/0.
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PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of Public Comments
Alex Schester encouraged the Council to take a stronger position in opposition to offshore drilling to
protect the coast.
Bernie Bradshaw also encouraged Council to oppose offshore drilling with a Resolution.
Council Member C. Schumacher made a motion to place the topic of offshore drilling on a future
agenda.
Glenn Bernard spoke in support of a new City Hall.
ACTION: On a Minute Motion by Council Member C. Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Blackburn, Council directed staff to return with an agenda item at a future meeting to revisit the
City's Legislative Platform as it relates to offshore drilling. Motion carried, 5/0.
Tl Childs requested that Village Barrio Plan be considered at the July 24 City Council Meeting rather
than on July 10 to give residents more time to review the report.
Louise Verra/I expressed concerns relating to parking on streets adjacent to La Costa Canyon High
School.
John Biethan, also requested that the Council adopt a resolution to ban local, state and federal off-
shore drilling.
Malayna Marino spoke in support of a resolution to ban local, state and federal off shore drilling.
Simon Angel requested that Council give thoughtful consideration to the Village Barrio Plan.
Jose Carona expressed concerns relating to effective communication.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Mayor Hall and Council Members reported on activities and meetings of some committees and
sub-committees of which they are members.
Council Member M. Packard suggested that consideration of the location for the future City Hall be
placed on the November ballot.
ACTION: On a Minute Motion by Council Member M. Packard, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Blackburn, Council directed staff to return with an agenda item at a future meeting to discuss
whether or not to place the location of City Hall on the November ballot. Motion carried, 5/0.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
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CITY CLERK COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Thursday, June 28, 2018 -11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
City of Carlsbad Employee Summer BBQ
Aviara Community Park
6435 Ambrosia Lane
Carlsbad, CA
Wednesday, July 4, 2018-11 a.m.
Rancho Carlsbad Retirement Community's July 4th Parade
5200 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA
Monday, July 9, 2018 - 3 -5:00 p.m.
Retirement Event for Fire Chief Mike Davis
Carlsbad Safety Training Center
5750 Orion St.
Carlsbad, CA
Tuesday, July 10, 2018-4 p.m.
Carlsbad Citizens of the Year Ceremony
City Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Dr.
Carlsbad, CA
ADJOURNMENT:
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Meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
-~d)~~ Shell R.Cobian, CMC
City Clerk Services Manager